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The Premier League title race is heating up with every midweek fixture, as leaders look to maintain their advantage.
Rivals can pose unexpected challenges despite their form. These matches often test a team’s ability to adapt. Clubs leading the pack must seize every opportunity to stay ahead.
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Arsenal face Brentford in a crucial Premier League clash at the GTech Community Stadium on Thursday, 12 February 2026, kicking off at 8pm. The match is live on TNT Sports 1, with streaming available on the Discovery+ app. Arsenal can widen the three-point gap at the top of the league following Manchester City’s win over Fulham.
Arsenal Injury Updates and Absences:
Bukayo Saka: Missed the last three games after pulling up in the warm-up ahead of the win over Leeds United with a hip issue. Reports suggest he may be held back for the north London derby against Tottenham on 23 February.
Martin Odegaard: Sat out the last two games after picking up an issue in the same game at Elland Road. Arteta gave little away on the pair when speaking to the press on Wednesday.
Leandro Trossard: Forced off against Sunderland at the weekend, with doubts over his availability.
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Kai Havertz: Picked up a fresh muscle issue on Wednesday, which could rule him out of the next four matches, including the derby. The Germany international missed the first half of the season after knee surgery in August but has looked bright in his seven appearances since returning this year.
Max Dowman: Still recovering from an ankle injury.
Mikel Merino: Long-term absentee after undergoing foot surgery this week. 0
Arsenal Squad and Predicted Lineup Arsenal are expected to field a full-strength side where possible, given the chance to rest key personnel in the FA Cup game against Wigan Athletic on Sunday, where Mikel Arteta is likely to make wholesale changes as he did in the previous round against Portsmouth.
Arsenal predicted line-up: David Raya, Jurrien Timber, William Saliba, Gabriel, Riccardo Calafiori, Martin Zubimendi, Declan Rice, Eberechi Eze, Noni Madueke, Viktor Gyokeres, Gabriel Martinelli.
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